Paris and Willis Prevail in Tight Lille Challenger Doubles Match

The duo defeat Lammons and Withrow in a tiebreaker to advance at the ATP Challenger event.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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In a closely contested doubles match at the ATP Challenger in Lille, France, Joshua Paris and Marcus Willis emerged victorious against Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow with a final score of 7-6(3). The match featured a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading breaks of serve before Paris and Willis secured a crucial late break to force a tiebreaker, which they won 7-3.

Why it matters

The Lille Challenger is an important event on the ATP Challenger Tour, providing up-and-coming players a platform to gain valuable experience and ranking points as they look to climb the professional tennis ladder. The tight match between Paris/Willis and Lammons/Withrow showcases the high level of competition at this level of the sport.

The details

The match was characterized by a series of closely fought games, with both teams trading breaks of serve. From a 5-5 tie, Paris and Willis secured a crucial break to lead 6-5, ultimately pushing the set to a tiebreaker. In the tiebreaker, Paris and Willis capitalized on key points to establish a lead and close out the match with a 7-3 score.

  • The match took place on February 19, 2026 in Lille, France.

The players

Joshua Paris

A rising doubles player currently ranked 121 in the ATP doubles race.

Marcus Willis

Paris' doubles partner, ranked 75 in the ATP doubles race.

Nathaniel Lammons

Doubles player ranked 128 in the ATP doubles race, and Paris and Willis' opponents in the match.

Jackson Withrow

Lammons' doubles partner, ranked 61 in the ATP doubles race.

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